Cessna 150F Preflight Inspection Cabin
CESSNA 150F · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cessna 150F aircraft, detailing preflight inspections, engine start procedures, and emergency protocols. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure safety and proper operation before and during flight.
- Preflight inspections include checking documents and aircraft components.
- Engine start procedures vary for normal, hot, cold, and flooded starts.
- Emergency procedures are outlined for engine failure, fires, and forced landings.
- Taxi and takeoff communication protocols are provided.
- Post-landing procedures include shutting down the engine and securing the aircraft.
- Fuel and oil levels must be checked before flight.
- Safety checks include ensuring seat belts are secured and doors are latched.
- Engine instruments must be monitored after starting.
Document
Source
Originally published by minotaerocenter.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- File size ·
- 155 KB
- Publisher ·
- minotaerocenter.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Oil capacity qt ·
- 4-6
What is the Cessna 150F Preflight Inspection Cabin?
The Cessna 150F Preflight Inspection Cabin is a checklist for the CESSNA 150F.
Where does the Cessna 150F Preflight Inspection Cabin come from?
This copy of the Cessna 150F Preflight Inspection Cabin was originally published by minotaerocenter.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 150F.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More CESSNA 150Fmanuals & documents
In this document
Preflight Inspection
Details the checks required in the cabin and exterior of the aircraft, including documents, control surfaces, and fuel.
Engine Start Procedures
Outlines the steps for normal, hot, cold, and flooded engine starts, including mixture and throttle settings.
Emergency Procedures
Describes actions to take in case of engine failure, fires, and forced landings.
Taxi and Takeoff
Provides communication protocols for taxiing and taking off, including required radio calls.
After Landing Procedures
Lists steps to secure the aircraft and prepare for shutdown after landing.
Run-Up and Before Takeoff
Details the checks and settings required before takeoff, including engine run-up and trim settings.
Safety notes
- Ensure all documents are checked before flight.
- If the engine does not start within 3-5 turns, stop cranking and try a different method.
- For flooded starts, enrich the mixture slowly as the engine begins to fire.
- In case of engine failure, maintain an airspeed of 65 MPH.
- For engine fires, keep cranking if the engine starts and inspect afterward.
- In case of cabin fire, execute an emergency descent and forced landing.
Full document text
Cessna 150F Preflight Inspection Cabin: Documents…………………Check A – Airworthiness Certificate R – Registration (Federal and State) O – Operating Manual (POH) W – Weight and Balance Control Wheel Lock… Remove Magnetos…………………..…..OFF Avionics………………………….OFF Master Switch………………….ON Fuel Quantity………………Verify Required Lights........Operable Pitot heat…………………….Check Flaps………………………………..10 Master Switch…………………OFF Exterior: Empennage: Empennage……………….Inspect Elevator……………………….Check Rudder.....………………….Inspect Elevator……………….………Check VOR Antenna………….…Inspect Empennage…………….…Inspect Right Wing: Wing upper Surface…..Inspect Flap……………..…Check Security Aileron………………………..Check Wing Tip……………………Inspect Leading Edge………….….Inspect Landing Gear/Brakes...Inspect Fuel Tank……………………..Sump Check for contaminants Nose: Oil……………………….4-6 Quarts Fuel Strainer…………………...Pull Propeller……………………Inspect Filter…………………..Check Clear Nose Wheel……………….Inspect Static Port………………..…..Clear Left Wing: Leading Edge……………..Inspect a. Pitot Tube b. Fuel Vent c. Stall Horn Wing Tip…………………….Inspect Aileron………………………..Check Flap………………..Check security Wing upper surface…...Inspect Landing Gear……………..Inspect Fuel Tank…………………..…Sump Before Engine Start: Doors….....Closed and Latched Seat Belts……………………Secure Fuel Selector Valve…………..ON Avionics Power……………….OFF Brakes…………………….Hold/Set Fuses…………………………..Check Engine Start: Normal: Master Switch……………….…ON Magnetos……………………..Both Beacon…………………………….ON Mixture……………………….…Rich Throttle……………..Pump Twice then crack 1/8 in. Crank…………………….3-5 Blades NOTE: If engine doesn’t start within 3-5 turns of the prop stop cranking and try something new Hot Start: Master Switch…………….……ON Magnetos………………….….Both Beacon…………………………….ON Mixture………………………….Rich Throttle……………………..…Crack Crank……………………3-5 Blades Cold Start: Master Switch……………….…ON Magnetos……………………..Both Beacon…………………………….ON Mixture……………………….…Rich Prime..…………………2-3 Strokes Throttle……………..Pump Twice then crack 1/8 in. Crank…………………….3-5 Blades NOTE: It should be minimal time from priming to cranking (10-15 Seconds Max) Flooded: Master Switch……………….…ON Magnetos……………………..Both Beacon…………………………….ON Mixture……………………….…Idle Throttle……………..crack 1/8 in. Crank…………………….3-5 Blades Note: When performing a flooded start, begin to crank and as the engine begins to fire enrichen the mixture slowly but appropriately as needed to keep the engine running After Engine Start: Engine Instruments……………..…Green Mixture………………………...Lean Flaps………………………………..Up Avionics……………………………On Listen to the Weather Set Altimeter Taxi Run-Up: Parking Brakes……………..…Set Doors and Windows.….Closed Seat Belts…………………Latched Flight Controls………..Free and Correct Trim…….………..Set for Takeoff Fuel Selector……………………ON Mixture………………………….Rich Throttle…………………1700RPM a. Magnetos b. Carb. Heat c. Engine Instruments d. Suction Gage Generator light……….….Not Lit Throttle…………………..Idle then 1000RPM Brakes……………………Release Before Takeoff: Lights……………...…As Required Heading Indicator…………….Set to Runway Heading Cruise: Power………………..…………….Set Mixture…………………………Lean Heading Indicator…………….Set Descent: Seat Belts……………………Secure Fuel Selector…....................On Mixture…………………..Enrichen After landing: Flaps………………………………..Up Carburetor heat……………….Off Mixture…………………………Lean Trim………..……Set for Take Off Shutdown: Mags…………………….…….Check Avionics…………………………..Off Lights……………………………….Off Throttle…………………………..Idle Mixture……………….Idle/Cutoff Master…………………………….Off Mag…………………………………Off Flight Plan………………….Closed With FSS or 1-800-992-7433 Engine Failure in Flight: Airspeed…………………..65 MPH a. Area to Land and turn towards b. Decide if you have time to troubleshoot If time allows: Mixture………………………….Rich Carb. Heat……………..…………On Fuel Selector Valve……….….On Starter..............................Only if Prop is stopped Mags…….Try each individually Engine out Landing: Mixture………………..Idle/cutoff Fuel Selector Valve……...…..Off Master Switch………………….Off Doors…………………...Unlatched Forced Landing Engine Fire on the Ground: Starter……………Keep Cranking If engine starts: Power……………………………1700 For 2 Minutes Engine…………………..Shutdown and Inspect If engine fails to start: Throttle……………… …Full open Mixture………………Idle/Cut-off Master…………………………….Off Ignition……………………..…….Off Fuel Valve…………….………….Off EXIT AIRCRAFT Fire Extinguisher. If Applicable Call Fire Department if Flames continue Engine Fire in flight: Mixture…………….….Idle/cutoff Fuel Valve………………………..Off Master…………………………….Off Airspeed………………….100 KIAS Emergency Descent….Execute Forced Landing Cabin Fire: Master Switch………………….Off Fire Extinguisher…..If practical Emergency Descent.…Execute Forced Landing Electrical Fire: Master Switch……………….…Off Avionics……………………………Off All Switches……………………..Off Fire Extinguisher…..If Practical Emergency Descent….Execute Forced Landing Radio Examples: Taxi: Magic City Ground Cessna 3528L, Ready for Taxi, with the weather for a South West Departure Take off: Magic City Tower Cessna 3528L, Holding short Runway 31 Inbound to the airport: Magic City Tower Cessna 3528L 10 miles to the South West Inbound for the option Template: Who you are calling Who you are Where you are What you want to do Note: You must read back all ATC assigned instructions Frequencies for the local area: Magic City ASOS: 118.725 Magic City Ground: 121.9 Magic City Tower: 118.2 Minot Approach: 119.6 Minot VOR: 117.1 Grand Forks Radio (FSS): 122.2 Emergency Frequency: 121.5 Wx Brief: 1-800-992-7433 Magic City Tower Landline: 701-852-2346